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Books by Jean Vanier
  | | Becoming Human(2nd Edition) by Jean Vanier Paperback, 166 Pages, Published 2008 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4587-4, ISBN: 0-8091-4587-1 "Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world," (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He proposes that by opening ourselves to outsiders, those we perceive as weak, different, or inferior, we ..." |
 | | Seeing Beyond Depression by Jean Vanier Paperback, 88 Pages, Published 2005 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4057-2, ISBN: 0-8091-4057-8 "Depression is a painful reality, an illness that we cannot treat by ourselves. We need help to recover from it, and a friend to walk with us through the difficult times. Jean Vanier, one of the great spiritual writers of our time, has written this simple and clear book about depression. The writing is inspirational and sympathetic as he explores how we can move beyond depression--out of the darkness into the light. In twelve simple but ..." |
 | | Drawn Into the Mystery of Jesus Through the Gospel of John(Updated) by Jean Vanier Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 2004 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4296-5, ISBN: 0-8091-4296-1 "Jean Vanier celebrates the gospel of John in his highly anticipated latest work, Drawn into the Mystery of Jesus through the Gospel of John. Thoroughly personal and inspiring, Drawn into the Mystery challenges all Christians to encounter the fullness of life lived in close communion with God. Vanier writes: "These insights that I share in this book come from the life of Jesus in me . . . They also flow from my life with people wh ..." |
 | | Community and Growth Community and Growth(2nd Edition) by Jean Vanier, Ann Shearer Paperback, 331 Pages, Published 1989 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-3135-8, ISBN: 0-8091-3135-8 "If you've ever thought about community, whether as a lifestyle or simply as an expression of deeper fellowship with others, this book is essential reading. In the fifteen years since it first appeared in English, it has become the classic text on the subject -- read, dog-eared, borrowed, and discussed.Vanier is not a rosy idealist. That is because his writing is based not on theories, but on a wealth of wisdom gleaned over many years li ..." |
 | | Man and Woman, God Made Them by Jean Vanier Paperback, 197 Pages, Published 2008 by Paulist Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4555-3, ISBN: 0-8091-4555-3 "Jean Vanier. Jesus. Our people are more relaxed, freer and less concerned about what others think. There is much enthusiasm in ... rights of all human beings: the right to have work, to use public transport and the public swimming pool, etc." |
 | | I Meet Jesus He Tells Me I Love You by Jean Vanier, Richard Leonard Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2014 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4835-6, ISBN: 0-8091-4835-8 "In the moving uncluttered language Jean Vanier tells us that the message of Christianity is quite simple, profound in its effect and capable of transforming our lives totally...Even if I Meet Jesus is firstly a children's book, it has instant appeal and application to adults. It can be used for meditation, for those who carry heavy burdens of heart of home, for parents, catechists and children of all ages." |
 | | Befriending the Stranger(Illustrated) by Jean Vanier Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2010 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4690-1, ISBN: 0-8091-4690-8 "In Befriending the Stranger, Jean Vanier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities, and in particular asks, can we be truly compassionate towards others if we are not compassionate towards ourselves? In a series of six meditative pieces, he opens up God's invitation to us today, in the midst of all the violence and corruption of the world, to create new places of belonging and sharing, of peace and kindness, where each one ..." |
 | | Seeing Beyond Depression (Church Life) by Jean Vanier Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2001 by Society For Promoting Christian ISBN-13: 978-0-281-05411-4, ISBN: 0-281-05411-8 "One in ten people are thought to suffer from depression at some time in their life. This book offers a Christian-based approach to dealing with depression." |
 | | We Need Each Other(Reprint) Responding to God's Call to Live Together by Jean Vanier Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2019 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-64060-450-6, ISBN: 1-64060-450-2 "“Jean Vanier is a living saint.” —James Martin, SJ In April 2008, Jean Vanier led a simple retreat in Nyahururu, Kenya, a place recently shattered by violence between people, and bloodshed. People there were shaken. With frequent reference to the Gospel of John, this book comprises the talks that Vanier gave: What Are You Looking For?The Cry of the PoorThe Feast Is ReadyTo Live in UnityBe OpenEncountering the OtherThe Washing of the Fee ..." |
 | | The Gospel of John, the Gospel of Relationship by Jean Vanier Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2015 by Franciscan Media ISBN-13: 978-1-61636-890-6, ISBN: 1-61636-890-X "Love of God and love of others are the two great commandments: Jean Vanier shows that these are the same thing. We express our love for God through compassionate care for one another and we encounter the love of God most tangibly through those closest to us. In his chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Gospel of John, Vanier explains how Jesus taught this lesson at every step of his ministry. He includes stories from his work with L'Arc ..." |
 | | Signs Seven Words of Hope by Jean Vanier Paperback, 104 Pages, Published 2014 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4872-1, ISBN: 0-8091-4872-2 "Fifty years ago, the Second Vatican Council released its vision of a Church which would put society s weakest and most marginalized members at its heart. At the same time, Jean Vanier founded the l'Arche, a new sort of Christian community in which people with severe learning difficulties would be welcomed to a life of freedom and dignity. In the intervening years, l Arche has become a world-renowned symbol of compassion and hope. But wh ..." |
 | | Community and Growth by Jean Vanier Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2006 by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-232-52697-4, ISBN: 0-232-52697-4 "If you've ever thought about community, whether as a lifestyle or simply as an expression of deeper fellowship with others, this book is essential reading. In the fifteen years since it first appeared in English, it has become the classic text on the subject -- read, dog-eared, borrowed, and discussed.Vanier is not a rosy idealist. That is because his writing is based not on theories, but on a wealth of wisdom gleaned over many years li ..." |
 | | Our Life Together by Jean Vanier Paperback, 592 Pages, Published 2009 by Harpercollins Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-55468-411-3, ISBN: 1-55468-411-0 "More than 40 years ago, Jean Vanier, author of the bestselling Becoming Human, invited two men with developmental disabilities to live in his home. This simple act of friendship and compassion has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Vanier is the founder of the international movement of L’Arche communities and of Faith and Light, two organizations that bring together people with developmental disabilities and the friends who share their ..." |
 | | Becoming Human(2nd Edition) by Jean Vanier Paperback, 166 Pages, Published 2008 by House Of Anansi Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-88784-809-4, ISBN: 0-88784-809-5 "Acclaimed as a man who inspires the world, (Maclean's) and a nation builder (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He proposes that by opening ourselves to outsiders, those we perceive as weak, different, or inferior, we can ..." |
 | | Encountering 'the Other' by Jean Vanier Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2006 by Paulist Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4409-9, ISBN: 0-8091-4409-3 "Introduction. The reflections in this book come from Jean Vanier's talks at a conference held in Derry- Londonderry in June 2004 entitled 'Encountering the Other'. Other keynote speakers were Milorad Todorovic from Kosovo, Aaron Barnea ..." |
 | | The Broken Body Journey to Wholeness by Jean Vanier 145 Pages, Published 1999 by Darton Longman & Todd Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-919891-77-7, ISBN: 0-919891-77-2 |
 | | Befriending the Stranger by Jean Vanier Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2005 by Darton, Longman & Todd ISBN-13: 978-0-232-52598-4, ISBN: 0-232-52598-6 "In Befriending the Stranger Jean Vanier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities, and in particular asks, can we be truly compassionate towards others if we are not compassionate towards ourselves? In a series of six meditative pieces, he opens up God's invitation to us today, in the midst of all the violence and corruption of the world, to create new places of belonging and sharing, of peace and kindness, where each one ..." |
 | | Made for Happiness Discovering the Meaning of Life with Aristotle by Jean Vanier, Kathryn Spink Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2005 by House Of Anansi Press ISBN-13: 978-0-88784-669-4, ISBN: 0-88784-669-6 "In Made for Happiness, Jean Vanier offers an uplifting, contemporary, and practical application of philosophy to human needs and yearnings. Inviting readers to look with fresh eyes at theories of happiness written over two millennia ago, Vanier builds on the philosophical work of his youth as he examines the basis for modern moral philosophy and its role in people's lives today.The book uncovers useful links between psychology, spiritua ..." |
 | | Finding Peace by Jean Vanier Paperback, 89 Pages, Published 2003 by House Of Anansi Press ISBN-13: 978-0-88784-683-0, ISBN: 0-88784-683-1 "One of our deepest human desires and needs is to live in peace. We all yearn for peace, but what is it exactly? How do we find it, and how can we bring peace to our lives and our communities? Jean Vanier reflects on recent world events, identifying the sources of conflict and fear within and among individuals, communities, and nations that thwart us in our quest for peace. Peace is not just the work of governments or armies or diplomats ..." |
 | | Happiness(1st Edition) A Guide to a Good Life, Aristotle for the New Century by Jean Vanier, Kathryn Spink Hardcover, 204 Pages, Published 2002 by Arcade Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-55970-644-5, ISBN: 1-55970-644-9 "Reinterprets the ancient wisdom of the Greek philosopher Aristotle for the modern world, exploring the interconnections among morality, psychology, and spirituality and showing how they lead to meaning, joy, and fulfillment." |
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